Radian Group Inc. (RDN) Shares Get Price Target Lift Following Strategic Expansion Move

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TheFly reported on December 18 that Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) analyst Bose George raised the price target on RDN to $41 from $40 while maintaining a Market Perform rating on the shares. In a research note, the analyst expressed cautious optimism on mortgage insurers, noting that companies like RDN are expected to generate double-digit book value growth, which supports the firm’s constructive outlook.

Additionally, on December 10, Radian Group Inc. (NYSE:RDN) received all necessary regulatory approvals for its $1.7 billion acquisition of Inigo Limited, a specialty insurer underwriting through Lloyd’s of London. The deal is expected to close in February 2026 and represents a strategic shift for the business, expanding the company from a U.S.-focused mortgage insurer to a global, multi-line specialty insurer. Analysts view the approval as a significant milestone, reducing execution risk and supporting a more constructive outlook on the company’s growth and earnings diversification.

Radian Group Inc. (NYSE:RDN) is a U.S.‑based mortgage insurance and real estate services company headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in private mortgage insurance (PMI) that protects lenders against losses from borrower defaults on residential first‑lien mortgage loans, enabling broader access to homeownership, especially for borrowers with lower down payments.

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